Part time or Full time LPN LTC | $38 per hr

LPN - Long Term Care

Salary: $38 per hour

Full-Time or Part Time

Weekly Pay and Full Benefits!

The Long Term Care LPN assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care for patients in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision, as well as critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Additionally, this individual performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility Performs focused interview to identify specific needs Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychological changes in the patient’s condition Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the facility policies and patient outcome standard Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions Document’s patient’s response to nursing and other interventions Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient’s Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practicesAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong spoken, written, listening, and nonverbal communication skills Current Health Certificate (if applicable) Current PPD or Chest X-Ray One year prior professional nursing experience preferred Current BLS card Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the LPN practices with a score of 80% or greater Successful completion of Maxim Background Screening Process

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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